The media learned today that the Chiba Lotte Marines will apparently submit requests to play games against Keio University, Aoyama Gakuin University, and Toyo University. The games would be played some time in August. The club is also looking into other universities they might be able to play games against next month.

A club rep also told reporters that they plan to host the games at Chiba Marine Stadium (or QVC Marine Field beginning March) even though they can't charge an admission. Their reasoning: it's all about promoting baseball in Chiba.